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Karnataka govt.s decision to revokeCantonment Railway Colonys biodiversitytagdraws criticism
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed any mid-term power-sharing agreement. This contradicts Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's assertion of a secret deal. Shivakumar stated an understanding exists between them and the Congress high command. Speculation about Shivakumar replacing Siddaramaiah after 30 months has been ongoing. The leaders have recently shown renewed bonhomie.
North Karnataka braces for cold wave, with Bidar logging the lowest minimum
Yellow alert has been issued for Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, and Yadgir districts, warning of cold wave conditions and advising heightened preparedness
Karnataka brings first-of-its-kind hate speech law; safeguards and penalties explained
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah joins PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi for dinner amid leadership speculation
The gathering followed a dinner earlier on December 17 night where Mr. Jarkiholi hosted over 30 like-minded legislators at a hotel in Belagavi
On what basis has he made this allegation? Time will answer his questions, Mr. Shivakumar told reporters at the Circuit House in Belagavi on December 19
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing talk, will serve full five-year term
Siddaramaiah's statements is part of efforts to project stability and assert his position within the party
'No agreement': Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing theory; Karnataka CM row intensifies
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed claims of a two-and-a-half-year power-sharing arrangement within the state government. He asserted that he will remain CM until the party high command decides otherwise, refuting opposition questions about a potential leadership change. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar also denied rumors of a dinner meeting, emphasizing party unity.
The Karnataka Chartered Accountant Association has flagged the Income Tax Department's recent intimations. These emails, concerning mismatches in Annual Information Statements, property deals, and foreign assets, use a threatening tone. The association argues this causes undue stress to genuine taxpayers. They urge the department to adopt a facilitative approach, seeking explanations rather than demanding immediate revisions.
Karnataka clears hate speech bill: What counts as an offence, punishments and penalties explained
Hate Speech Bill Karnataka: Karnataka has enacted a new law to combat hate speech and hate crimes. The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, aims to curb communication that causes disharmony and ill-will. It defines hate speech and hate crimes broadly, covering various forms of expression and promotion.
One Karnataka CM Chair, 2 Dinner & 2 Breakfast Meetings: Inside Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Tussle
Inside details of the Karnataka CM post tussle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar
Will Serve Full Five-Year Term, Says CM Siddaramaiah, Rejects Power-Sharing Talk
During a discussion in the assembly on the issues pertaining to North Karnataka's development, Siddaramaiah also said he never mentioned that he was the Chief Minister for only two-and-half years
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing talk, says will serve full five-year term
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asserted he will serve his entire five-year term. He expressed strong confidence in the Congress high command's backing. This statement comes amidst ongoing speculation about a potential change in leadership. Siddaramaiah aims to project stability and solidify his position within the party structure.
The University Grants Commission has issued a stern warning against three institutions NIMS, Delhi; Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth, Karnataka; and National Backward Krushi Vidyapeeth, Maharashtra operating as universities without legal recognition. These entities are issuing invalid degrees, which will not be accepted for further studies or employment. Students are urged to verify institutional recognition before admission.
Why Bengaluru Cannot Have a Second Airport Before 2033: The Legal Roadblocks
In response to the Karnataka governments request, the Airports Authority of India conducted site inspections at 3 locations around Bengaluru.
The properties of noted taxidermist Edwin Joubert Van Ingen include a bungalow at Nazarbad in Mysuru and more than 200 acres of plantation land in Wayanad district of Kerala
Karnataka faces 45,590 teacher vacancies in government schools
Karnataka faces a shortage of 45,590 teachers in government schools, with 12,134 vacancies in high schools, said School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa. To address this, 51,000 guest teachers have been appointed for the 202526 academic year. Salaries for guest lecturers were increased by Rs 2,000. Concerns over rising costs of eggs and bananas in government schemes were addressed with Rs 1,591 crore support from a charitable organization. Health Minister assured safety after a minor egg contamination scare.
A incident unfolded in Thyagarajanagar, South Bengaluru, where a 35-year-old gym trainer allegedly kicked a five-year-old boy playing badminton. The unprovoked assault, captured on CCTV, left the child with injuries. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with the accused reportedly undergoing psychiatric treatment.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Joins Jarkiholi For Dinner, Spotlight Turns On Congress Power Equations
Meeting at Jarkiholi's house has triggered speculations in political circles over a possible change of guard in the State leadership.
'No Changes To Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor': Karnataka Govt Cites Supreme Court Mandate
Shivakumar addressed concerns regarding the project's relevance and the long-standing hurdles faced by local landowners and developers.
'I Was Elected For 5 Years': Siddaramaiah Rejects Power-Sharing Deal Amid Tussle Over CM Post
I am the Chief Minister, I will continue till the High Command orders. I have been elected for five years, said Siddaramaiah on the floor of the Karnataka Assembly.
The results for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026) have been announced, and once again, students from the Bhopal-headquartered institute, ‘ Toprankers-Legal Edge ,’ have delivered an exceptional performance in this prestigious national-level exam for entry into National Law Universities (NLUs). According to the released results, students from this institute have secured the top three spots— All India Rank (AIR) 1, 2, and 3 . Geetali Gupta from Toprankers-Legal Edge This marks the fourth time in the last six years that the institute's students have achieved a 'Clean Sweep' of the top three ranks. Data released by the institute indicates a dominant hold over the results, with 7 students in the Top 10 and 51 students in the Top 100 hailing from Toprankers-Legal Edge. " Guidance Received Exclusively from Legal Edge " — AIR-1 Geetali Gupta, a resident of Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, secured AIR 1. Expressing her thoughts on social media, Geetali said, "My parents taught me discipline since childhood, and Legal Edge gave that discipline the right direction. Throughout my preparation, I placed the utmost emphasis on consistency." Clarifying the role of the coaching institute, she added, " I have been a student exclusively of Legal Edge’s 'Warriors Gold Batch' Classroom Program. The mentors at Legal Edge played a pivotal role in identifying and fixing my weaknesses. This success is the result of my parents' sacrifices and the guidance of my teachers. " Performance Analysis: As per the details shared by the institute, AIR 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are students of the ' Regular Classroom Program .' Meanwhile, AIR 3 (Rohan, Karnataka Topper) achieved this feat through the institute's 'Distance Learning' course. Experts believe that securing AIR 3 through a distance course is a testament to the sheer quality of the institute’s study material. Furthermore, the fact that 6 out of the Top 10 students were from the direct classroom program proves the successful impact of Legal Edge’s mentorship. Consistency and Selection Standards Clean Sweep: This is the 4th time in the last 6 years that AIR 1, 2, and 3 are from the same institute in CLAT. Selection Ratio: This year, 51 students in the Top 100 are from Legal Edge. This means nearly 50% of the students entering the country’s top law colleges have been trained by this institute. Top Rankers: The institute has now produced the CLAT All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) a total of 7 times. Harsh Gagrani , Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer of the institute, stated, " This result validates our academic process. For us, AIR 1 is as important as the last student who worked hard to improve their rank. We have always prioritized right guidance and hard work, and we will continue to do so in the future ." The CLAT 2026 results indicate that in an era of social media and aggressive advertising, success ultimately stems from a disciplined routine, right mentorship, and the synergy between teacher and student. About Toprankers Toprankers runs 50+ centres across India, teaching 20,000+ classroom students and serving 30,000+ learners overall, while operating India’s most-searched non-STEM test-prep platform, with 1.5M monthly users and 20M+ page views across Law, Management, and Design & Architecture.
Seven Bills passed in Karnataka Council
The Karnataka Legislative Council on December 18 passed seven bills that were passed earlier by the Legislative Assembly
In this regard, the new district hospital in Vijayanagar will be inaugurated in February 2026
Siddaramaiah Holds High-Profile Dinner Meet With Karnataka Ministers, Sparks Leadership Buzz
Siddaramaiah attended a dinner meeting with close cabinet colleagues at minister Satish Jarkiholis residence in Belagavi, hours before his Assembly address.
Bengaluru horror: 2 college students, electrician arrested for gang-raping 19-year-old
Two college students and an electrician were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly gang-raping a 19-year-old student and blackmailing her with an obscene video. The accused befriended the survivor on social media, secretly recorded private moments, and used the footage to coerce her into repeated sexual acts. Police have recovered their mobile phones for forensic analysis.
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has dismissed the widespread concern over Bengaluru's potholes, asserting that the problem is solely a social media fabrication. He stated that the city is thriving, attracting global investors and residents, and that there is no actual pothole issue.
Halaga village in Karnataka has launched a unique 'digital detox' initiative, silencing all screens from 7 pm to 9 pm daily. This community-driven effort aims to encourage students to focus on studies and elders to reconnect with neighbors, fostering learning and family interaction.
Karnataka Cabinet clears C&D waste project, irrigation, infra works worth thousands of crores
The C&D waste project will be implemented for 15 years at an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore
No proposal from Karnataka government after pre-feasibility studies: MoCA
BENGALURU: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Thursday disclosed that the Karnataka government has not sent any proposal to the Government of India (GoI) regarding a second airport in the city, following the pre-feasibility studies conducted for it by the Airport Authority of India (AAI). In response to queries by Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan in the Parliament on Thursday, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said pre-feasibility studies has been conducted on three sites and a report sent to the Karnataka government, pending response. The central government has not received any proposal from either the Government of Karnataka (GoK) or any airport developer following the studies conducted by the AAI, he added. The construction of another airport or the upgradation of an existing airport within a 150-km aerial radius of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), before the 25th anniversary of the airports opening, would require an explicit consent from Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL). KIA, which was opened for service back in May 2008, will mark its 25th anniversary in 2033. However, this is not applicable for developing Mysuru and Hassan as domestic airports, the minister stated in the response. Mohans queries regarding the potential second airport also included repeated references to the possibility of reopening the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Airport for commercial passenger operations. Mohols response, despite not including a mention of the HAL Airport, suggested that its (civil) operation or upgradation, like those of any existing airport within the aforementioned aerial radius of KIA, would be up to the discretion of BIAL as per the aforementioned agreement.
Karnataka special court seeks MUDA case diary to pass order
BENGALURU: The special court to try criminal cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs on Thursday directed the special public prosecutor (SPP) for Lokayukta police to produce before it the case diary related to the probe into the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by MUDA by December 23 to pass its order on the B report filed in the case against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and three others. Since the investigating agency has not placed any material with respect to further investigation, the court will have to proceed on the basis of the report which has been filed before it. Hence, SPP Venkatesh Arbatti is directed to furnish the case diary on or before the next date of hearing. Meanwhile, the complainant or the ED can file rejoinders if any, said Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat, shifting the hearing to December 23. During the hearing, Arbatti filed the status report and submitted that a sanction order has to be obtained and the investigation is in its last stage. However, complainant Snehamayi Krishna opposed it and submitted that till this date no further investigation has been conducted with respect to the B report in the case against accused Nos.1 to 4, (CM Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathy, brother-in-law Mallikarjun and Devaraj). The investigating agency is prolonging the matter, he alleged. Refuting this, the SPP said that they are ready to furnish the final copy of the report in a sealed cover and in order to show their credibility, the court has to permit him to submit the case diary. The court noted that on the last date of hearing, it directed the authorities to complete the investigation, considering various aspects that had transpired in the case. It is pertinent to note that this court had deferred to pass any order on the B report filed with regard to accused Nos.1 to 4 since the conclusive investigation was not completed, and it was requested by the investigating officer (IO) to conduct further investigation. It may be recalled that the special court on October 9, granted two months to complete the probe. Referring to this, the special court on December 4 noted that the probe should be completed as expeditiously as possible and within an outer limit of two months from that day. This does not mean that those probing the case should complete the investigation only on the last day of the deadline, the court said. The SPP had submitted that the IO is conducting the investigation expeditiously complying with the directions of the court. Taking it on record, the court had stated that it cannot grant any more adjournments.
Karnataka Lokayukta court acquits officials in graft trap case
BENGALURU: The Special Court for Lokayukta Cases acquitted the then Additional Registrar of Cooperative Societies, R Sridhar and First Division Assistant working under him, Pushpalatha, who had been trapped by the then Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 55,000 in 2018, as the prosecution has failed to prove the charges. Acting under Section 248(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, accused No.1 R Sridhar and accused No.2 Pushpalatha are acquitted for the offence punishable under Section 7(a) of the Prevention of (Amended Act, 2018) Corruption Act, 1988, said Judge KM Radhakrishna while passing the orders to confiscate the tainted money of Rs. 55,000 by the state government. Giving reasons for the acquittal, the court indicated that the prosecution had failed to prove its allegations and bring home the guilt of accused Nos.1 and 2 for the alleged offence beyond a reasonable doubt. Hence, it is a fit case for acquittal, the court added. According to the prosecution, the application of the complainant, Laxman Eligera, for registration of his intended Bharatiya Sahakara Sangha Niyamitha was pending before the accused persons. The first accused allegedly demanded an undue advantage of Rs 5 lakh for him and Rs 50,000 for her to do an official favour. Later, it was scaled down to Rs 3 lakh and 50,000. Unable to pay the bribe, the complainant approached the ACB. On December 12, 2018, both the accused were trapped and arrested by the ACB after they had allegedly accepted Rs 55,000 from the complainant.
Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid opposition commotion
The bill, cleared by the cabinet on December 4, was presented in the House by Home Minister G Parameshwara on December 10. The bill seeks provision for 10 years jail term against hate speech
Who will make Karnatakas traditional toys next?
Channapatna and Kinnal in Karnataka are known for the unique toys generations of artisans have been making and enjoy Geographical Indicator tags. But the craft in these towns face an existential crisis as the younger people in the toy-making families are choosing jobs in cities, reports Rishita Khanna.
Karnataka is stepping into uncharted territory with the passage of the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, turning the spotlight on hate-related offenses. This progressive law, coming under fire from BJP critics, outlines a wide-ranging definition of hate speech and enforces serious penalties: offenders could face up to seven years behind bars and hefty financial fines.
Buggy, shuttle services at Bengaluru airport: Relief on paper, but questions on the ground
Almatti-Kushtagi new railway line DPR ready by May 26
After crackdown at Bengaluru airport, taxi touts shift their hunting ground
HC allows Pakistani woman to file fresh citizenship application, sets deadline
Pigeon peril in Bengaluru: DK Shivakumar denies health risk, doctors flag cases in city
Minister Satish Jarkiholi unveils statue of B Shankaranand
50 % quota breach: Assembly passes resolution to seek Ninth Schedule shield
Hosur bus terminal plagued by filth and years of neglect
Social boycott ban bill passed, police can act suo motu
Karnataka passes bill against hate speech with 10-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine
Adopt innovative tech to enhance skill: Addl chief secretary
Development work at Chitaguppi Park progresses at a sluggish pace
Congress legislators hold dinner meeting amid CM post churn
Maize farmers refuse to bear transport charges to sell at Dharwad procurement centre
It has been nearly two years since the National Highways Authority of India enforced restrictions barring certain categories of vehicles from using the main carriageway of the BengaluruMysuru highway
Seers Demand Chief Minister's Post For Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara
A group of seers from various maths met on Thursday to pitch for Home Minister G Parameshwara for the chief minister post, amid the ongoing power tussle within the ruling Congress over the leadership issue.
Kyrgios, Monfils enthrall fans
Nearly 80 Ktaka exporters eye Mormugao port as container services resume
Panaji : Goas recently resumed container shipping services from Mormugao Port could see increased freight movement from Karnataka, with industrial units from the neighbouring state showing interest in using the fortnightly vessel service operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). Around 80 exporters from Karnataka expressed willingness to transport cargo through the Vasco port [] The post Nearly 80 Ktaka exporters eye Mormugao port as container services resume appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Venkatesh Iyer To Lead Madhya Pradesh In Vijay Hazare Trophy In Ahmedabad
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Thursday selected Venkatesh Iyer as captain of their men's senior team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage, which will be held in Ahmedabad from December 24 to January 8, 2026. The 30-year-old Iyer was recently picked by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the mini-auction for Rs 7 crore after spending four years at Kolkata Knight Riders from 2021 to 2025, winning an Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Getting the captaincy of Madhya Pradesh is a big boost for Iyer. Among the other players picked are experienced Yash Dubey, along with another IPL star, Kumar Kartikeya, who last year moved to Rajasthan Royals after playing for Mumbai Indians from 2022 till 2024. Shubham Sharma and Harpreet Singh are also in the squad for the 16-member squad, in which Madhav Tiwari has been picked, subject to fitness. Meanwhile, the upcoming edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 has gained importance because of the involvement of top stars like India internationals Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Prasidh Krishna, who have been picked by their respective states. Virat has confirmed his availability for Delhi, while Rohit is open to playing for Mumbai in the league stage. KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna have been named by defending champions Karnataka in their squad. The top stars will be representing their respective states because the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made it mandatory for the top stars to participate in the Vijay Hazare Trophy series. With a three-week gap between Indias final T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad on December 19 and the first ODI against New Zealand on January 11, 2026, the Board is keen that senior players utilise the window to play domestic cricket. Virat has confirmed his availability for Delhi, while Rohit is open to playing for Mumbai in the league stage. KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna have been named by defending champions Karnataka in their squad. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Venkatesh Iyer (Captain), Harsh Gawli, Himanshu Mantri (WK), Yash Dubey, Shubham Sharma, Harpreet Singh, Rishabh Chauhan, Ritik Tada, Kumar Kartikeya, Saransh Jain, Shivang Kumar, Aryan Pandey, Rahul Batham, Tripuresh Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Madhav Tiwari (subject to fitness). Article Source: IANS
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Gaanewali legacy comes alive in Bengaluru
Celebrating Bengaluru one memory at a time: As Bangalore Times marks its anniversary, eight familiar faces and a sweet little indie gathered at Gandhi Bazaar the heart of old Bengaluru to celebrate the city in true Bengaluru style, over masal dose and filter coffee
From Lalbagh mornings to gallery walls: Bengalurus long love affair with art
Dosas, Biryani, Bakeries and Memories: The places Bengaluru never outgrew
If we change, then we are like anybody else: Hemamalini Maiya
MTRs Hemamalini Maiya on why old restaurants endure by resisting reinvention
When bengaluru watched together: The single screens that raised a city of moviegoers
Karnataka: Child rights panel flags welfare of prison inmates children, seeks data in two weeks
Officials have been instructed to collect data on the number of prisoners children below 18 years of age, their health,educationand safety status and what different government departments can do for them
Tech shift: 38 roads in Bengaluru saved as officials turn to robotics for sewer checks
Bengalurus water utility needs 4,000 more sanctioned posts, says its chief
South Western Railway books 7.7 lakh ticketless riders in 11 months
Invite tenders for Russell Market revamp, Greater Bengaluru Authority chief tells officials
Case booked against student after lawyer dies in crash in Bengaluru
Four-year-old girl dies, three injured as bricks fall from under-construction building in Bengaluru
2 college students, electrician held for blackmail, gangrape of teen in Bengaluru
Karnataka Cabinet clears project for processing construction waste in Bengaluru, slew of NK projects
The project to process construction waste would come up under the PPP model with an estimated cost of 1,714.83 crore
Tulunadu Panchanga calendar 2026 released
Congress members protest after SC rejects National Herald case
Biker dies after being hit by DyCM PSs car
Funds down the drain? CAG slams govt over failed flood model
Candidates call for early KEA results amid MCC deadline pressure
Muda case: Court raps Lokayukta for delay, sets Dec 23-deadline for final report
Cold Wave Continues In Karnataka; Clear Skies, Misty Mornings Ahead For Bengaluru
Karnataka faces severe cold wave-like conditions, with IMD forecasting dry weather in several districts in the coming days. Bengaluru will witness misty days ahead.
Karnataka HC sets aside decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi kendras on government hospital premises
The court termed the governments action politics in delivery of medicines
Watch: Karnataka Assembly passes hate speech bill amid BJP protest
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill on December 18 amid protests by Opposition members.
Experts call for neuro-justice framework in motor accident cases
While India recorded about 1.77 lakh road accident deaths in 2024, official statistics do not capture the far larger number of survivors left with lifelong neurological disabilities following head, spinal cord, and nerve injuries
Four-year-old killed after bricks fall from under construction building in Bengaluru
Seventh Yellow line metro train reaches Hebbagodi depot
Caught in Limbo: After a decade, uncertainty still looms over Wind Tunnel Underpass
Assembly passes resolutions demanding Centre act to alleviate backwardness plaguing NK
The resolutions are aimed at bringing pressure on the Centre to fund long-pending projects in North Karnataka region
Court fines parents 25,000 for letting minor ride two-wheeler
New Crest Gates At Tungabhadra Dam By June 2026: DK Shivakumar
The Tungabhadra dam, located in Karnataka, serves the people of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Shivakumar to inquire into diversion of Bhima waters by Maharashtra
The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by member Talawar Sabanna under Rule 330 in the Legislative Council in Belagavi
Karnataka Govt. exploring annual contracts to ensure price stability of eggs
